Pic of the Day

[steve_sordy]

Thats like mine. The cables block a lot of light. They should make the handlebar mounts so they elevate the light another 20 or 30 cms maybe

20 or 30 cms? That is 8-12", you must mean 20-30mm.

 

[RustyMTB]

I had a look on Strava at the downhill trail I binned it on last night. Best I've ever done it is 54 seconds. Turns out I'm 17 seconds off world cup pace. Also, Rob is a mate of ours. He's a school teacher.

 

[Mabman]

My pic of the day is showcasing my new to me 06' Honda Odyssey Van. My red Chevy blew a head gasket so off to Carvio it goes. Vehicle prices are through the roof here in the US and I am glad that my days of the need to have a really dependable newish rig are behind me and cheap vehicles still exist! Lets just say that the bike in the back is worth more than the van.....

I live in a relatively remote area and it took awhile to find something suitable that I could get to and had to travel 60 miles away to get it. It just happens to be the loaded version with leather, sun roof and auto sliding doors and all works well with no check engine light. Going to perform a fluid/filter swap in the motor and tranny just because I can and my mechanic said it is going to need rear brakes soon but I can manage that also.

However older cars can be a bit of a gamble so I make sure I have my AAA membership in good standing as well as a backup eBike in case it breaks down in an area of no cell coverage so I can get to that if needed. Plus it is just nice to be able to load up bikes if I take one of the back seats out. I took out the middle jumper already so the one fits nicely with the wheels on and is relatively out of sight. Plenty of room for the camping gear box as well!

 

[Dirtnvert]

20 or 30 cms? That is 8-12", you must mean 20-30mm.

Haa yes 30mm should be good

 

[Mcharza]

Frozen car windows this morning, but afternoon was a good riding conditions. Visited also at the local dirt, spot the bike.

 

[Mabman]

The saying around here is "There's frost on the pumpkin".

 

[etoni]

wallis - switzerland, what else. 1433m up, 3522 down.

 

[Slymobi]

Sat sulking..... constant ongoing chain suck and whilst trying to adjust during the ride I propped the bike up insecurely... The bike gave way to gravity falling hard onto rocky ground, only later did I realise that it has totally smashed my rear glass cover on my phone.

Not having much luck lately it seems lol.

Image is during a coffee break prior to smash realisation

 

[Tubby G]

Taking in the view towards Roseberry Topping, North Yorkshire Moors

 

[Plummet]

 

[Plummet]

 

[MikePole]

First ride. Pole Vioma in Moab

 

[Brian VT USA]

My digs in USA.
If you zoom in you can see my boat at my dock.
It won't be long before I'm up here on my snowmobile.

 

[Plummet]

First ride. Pole Vioma in Moab
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Now that is. Prime location for a nutscape if ever I saw one!.

That is God damn picturesque.

 

[The Hodge]

A few from yesterday's Lakeland trip with Ant , Jaco & Wayne ..wet, windy & wild ..but still fun .Wayne & Jaco

Looking back at Ant on the same climb towards Great Lingy ( he started a few mins after us).
Jaco on the drop to Fellside...Ant in the far distance ( zoom)

Ant , Wayne & Jaco at the top of the Whitewater Dash climb..

Looking back towards Skiddaw House Hostel on the excellent bridleway down to Mosedale( last pic )
Ant taking a pic of Jaco on a successful stream crossing ..his first attempt of the day ended with him taking an early bath ...no pics though .

Great day out with the boys .. 25miles and approx 3,800ft climbing

 

[Mart-e]

A Trail blazing day with the good ole Range…. holding up the tired old squiggly bark…

 

[Bear-uk]

It's dust not rust

 

[Bear-uk]

Monchique. The Algarves highest mountain at 900m that involves a 50mile ride back to base

 

[Bear-uk]

Only one

 

[steve_sordy]

Sat sulking..... constant ongoing chain suck and whilst trying to adjust during the ride I propped the bike up insecurely............

Chain suck can be a swine, especially if you have never come across it before. In my experience a badly worn chain ring or a new chain on a worn ring is the prime candidate. But as the following video shows, there are other more mundane causes.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Just lacing the new rim in preparation for the next wheel size step up ..

 

[Zimmerframe]

Not really very bikey ..... Dog sitting at the Cabin tonight ..

 

[lee1112]

Afan forest south wales

 

[Stihldog]

Just lacing the new rim in preparation for the next wheel size step up ..

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Now that would be a cool mullet.

#trendsetter

 

[billwarwick]

Just lacing the new rim in preparation for the next wheel size step up ..

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Penny farthing ebike? I want one.

 

[Slymobi]

Chain suck can be a swine, especially if you have never come across it before.

I have a Haibike..... chain suck from day one, it's part of the package isn't it lol.

I will figure it out again eventually, could well be a worn chain ring ( I will investigate up close tomorrow ) The current is not that old to be fair so not give it a thorough inspection.

All other aspects from that video can be eliminated but I have been experimenting with chain lubes and may have created more of a glue than a lube lol so will revert to trusty previous to test.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I have a Haibike..... chain suck from day one, it's part of the package isn't it lol.

I will figure it out again eventually, could well be a worn chain ring ( I will investigate up close tomorrow ) The current is not that old to be fair so not give it a thorough inspection.

All other aspects from that video can be eliminated but I have been experimenting with chain lubes and may have created more of a glue than a lube lol so will revert to trusty previous to test.

Probably want a seperate thread but how can you get that if you run a 1*drive train with a clutch - there just isn't enough chain slack and the tension on the derailleur surely is too much ?

 

[Arminius]

Not really very bikey ..... Dog sitting at the Cabin tonight ..

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Doggy wellness shop including a 4 paw dog scale!? They look a little bit like wondering „How do we get rid of those bikes in the living room!?“.

 

[Slymobi]

Probably want a seperate thread but how can you get that if you run a 1*drive train with a clutch - there just isn't enough chain slack and the tension on the derailleur surely is too much ?

I don't know !!

No clutch on my derailleur but your correct with tension.... not much slack on my drive.

Regular occurrence and happens non shifting and regardless of gear.

I will post a pic in my bloggy thread of the current chainring as I'm not sure if it's worn or not.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I don't know !!

No clutch on my derailleur but your correct with tension.... not much slack on my drive.

Regular occurrence and happens non shifting and regardless of gear.

I will post a pic in my bloggy thread of the current chainring as I'm not sure if it's worn or not.

First stop is swapyour derailieur for one with a clutch. There's plenty of "shadow" shimano mech's for €30-€35 on offer.